Is This THE BEST JRPG Remaster of ALL TIME?! | Xenoblade X DE Review

This video cannot have been possible This video cannot have been possible without the help of Zeno Astra, King without the help of Zeno Astra, King without the help of Zeno Astra, King DDD, Avatar Nico, and JB Sphere Freak, DDD, Avatar Nico, and JB Sphere Freak, DDD, Avatar Nico, and JB Sphere Freak, who all provided footage for certain who all provided footage for certain who all provided footage for certain aspects of this video. Biggest thanks of aspects of this video. Biggest thanks of aspects of this video. Biggest thanks of all goes to Kevin the Protagonist, who all goes to Kevin the Protagonist, who all goes to Kevin the Protagonist, who edited most of this video. Thank you so edited most of this video. Thank you so edited most of this video. Thank you so much to everyone. All their channels much to everyone. All their channels much to everyone. All their channels will be linked down below in the will be linked down below in the will be linked down below in the description. And now, enjoy the video. description. And now, enjoy the video. description. And now, enjoy the video. Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is one of the best remasters and Edition is one of the best remasters and Edition is one of the best remasters and definitive editions I have ever played. definitive editions I have ever played. definitive editions I have ever played. As some of you know, I've been playing As some of you know, I've been playing As some of you know, I've been playing the Wii U version on and off for the the Wii U version on and off for the the Wii U version on and off for the past 2 years until I finally beat it on past 2 years until I finally beat it on past 2 years until I finally beat it on stream last year in June of 2024. And stream last year in June of 2024. And stream last year in June of 2024. And when Definitive Edition was announced in when Definitive Edition was announced in when Definitive Edition was announced in October of 2024, you might expect that I October of 2024, you might expect that I October of 2024, you might expect that I would have been upset to have to replay would have been upset to have to replay would have been upset to have to replay this gigantic RPG all over again, but I this gigantic RPG all over again, but I this gigantic RPG all over again, but I was actually really excited to jump back was actually really excited to jump back was actually really excited to jump back in. If Xenoblade 1 Definitive Edition in in. If Xenoblade 1 Definitive Edition in in. If Xenoblade 1 Definitive Edition in 2020 was anything to go off of, this 2020 was anything to go off of, this 2020 was anything to go off of, this version on Switch would be a more version on Switch would be a more version on Switch would be a more simpler and smoother experience, and of simpler and smoother experience, and of simpler and smoother experience, and of course I was right. In this review, I'll course I was right. In this review, I'll course I was right. In this review, I'll be talking about how this game is be talking about how this game is be talking about how this game is significantly better than it is on the significantly better than it is on the significantly better than it is on the Wii U counterpart, and how Xenoblade X Wii U counterpart, and how Xenoblade X Wii U counterpart, and how Xenoblade X stands out as a monumental landmark stands out as a monumental landmark stands out as a monumental landmark entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Hey guys, how's it popping? It's series. Hey guys, how's it popping? It's series. Hey guys, how's it popping? It's me, Nishikujaku, Pops, and thank you so me, Nishikujaku, Pops, and thank you so me, Nishikujaku, Pops, and thank you so much for joining me on this journey with much for joining me on this journey with much for joining me on this journey with this game. With the videos I made during this game. With the videos I made during this game. With the videos I made during the pre-release and throughout even my the pre-release and throughout even my the pre-release and throughout even my live streams of streaming the main story live streams of streaming the main story live streams of streaming the main story and the epilogue. Before we get started, and the epilogue. Before we get started, and the epilogue. Before we get started, I just wanted to remind you to accept I just wanted to remind you to accept I just wanted to remind you to accept this very important story mission from

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arts from various master classes to mix arts from various master classes to mix and match weapon types as a drifter and match weapon types as a drifter and match weapon types as a drifter feels so cool and rewarding. I love how feels so cool and rewarding. I love how feels so cool and rewarding. I love how your cross can be tailored exactly how your cross can be tailored exactly how your cross can be tailored exactly how you want them to be. In the Wii U you want them to be. In the Wii U you want them to be. In the Wii U version, I stuck to easier classes like version, I stuck to easier classes like version, I stuck to easier classes like the full metal jaguar and the duelist the full metal jaguar and the duelist the full metal jaguar and the duelist ending on a drifter which used long ending on a drifter which used long ending on a drifter which used long swords and dual guns, which is your swords and dual guns, which is your swords and dual guns, which is your typical like meta build with your either typical like meta build with your either typical like meta build with your either blossom dancer or whatever. But in blossom dancer or whatever. But in blossom dancer or whatever. But in Definitive Edition, I wanted to play Definitive Edition, I wanted to play Definitive Edition, I wanted to play classes that I'd never touched before. classes that I'd never touched before. classes that I'd never touched before. So, first I maxed out the mastermind and So, first I maxed out the mastermind and So, first I maxed out the mastermind and I was obsessed with its wide array of I was obsessed with its wide array of I was obsessed with its wide array of supporting arts as well as the ability supporting arts as well as the ability supporting arts as well as the ability to get max overdrive very easily. And to get max overdrive very easily. And to get max overdrive very easily. And then I jumped into astral crusader then I jumped into astral crusader then I jumped into astral crusader because the electric damage was a lot of because the electric damage was a lot of because the electric damage was a lot of fun to play around with and my art setup fun to play around with and my art setup fun to play around with and my art setup was very easy to manage. And then after was very easy to manage. And then after was very easy to manage. And then after that, I was trying to figure out what that, I was trying to figure out what that, I was trying to figure out what the the I was doing with galactic knight the the I was doing with galactic knight the the I was doing with galactic knight because all I wanted to do was use that because all I wanted to do was use that because all I wanted to do was use that darn lightsaber weapon. Oh, and what's darn lightsaber weapon. Oh, and what's darn lightsaber weapon. Oh, and what's great is with Definitive Edition, I great is with Definitive Edition, I great is with Definitive Edition, I finally understand what I'm doing when finally understand what I'm doing when finally understand what I'm doing when it comes to Overdrive now. So, I'm not it comes to Overdrive now. So, I'm not it comes to Overdrive now. So, I'm not just spamming random arts and wondering just spamming random arts and wondering just spamming random arts and wondering why the timer runs out so quickly. Truly why the timer runs out so quickly. Truly why the timer runs out so quickly. Truly understanding how to increase the count understanding how to increase the count understanding how to increase the count and timer has now allowed me to take and timer has now allowed me to take and timer has now allowed me to take down some very tough enemies and end down some very tough enemies and end down some very tough enemies and end difficult affinity and story mission difficult affinity and story mission difficult affinity and story mission bosses in absolutely no time. I will say bosses in absolutely no time. I will say bosses in absolutely no time. I will say now I am fully settled in my end-game now I am fully settled in my end-game now I am fully settled in my end-game Drifter build and I'm loving using Drifter build and I'm loving using Drifter build and I'm loving using photon sabers and dual guns. I know some photon sabers and dual guns. I know some photon sabers and dual guns. I know some people call it the Jedi Knight build and people call it the Jedi Knight build and people call it the Jedi Knight build and it's honestly so much fun.

it's honestly so much fun. it's honestly so much fun. Now, moving away from the combat a bit, Now, moving away from the combat a bit, Now, moving away from the combat a bit, I want to talk about the overall I want to talk about the overall I want to talk about the overall gameplay loop because a lot of this gameplay loop because a lot of this gameplay loop because a lot of this greatly benefited from a lot of the greatly benefited from a lot of the greatly benefited from a lot of the quality of life improvements that quality of life improvements that quality of life improvements that Definitive Edition introduced. To give Definitive Edition introduced. To give Definitive Edition introduced. To give you guys some context, I played over 100 you guys some context, I played over 100 you guys some context, I played over 100 hours on the Wii U version. And as of hours on the Wii U version. And as of hours on the Wii U version. And as of writing this portion of the script, I writing this portion of the script, I writing this portion of the script, I had hit 70 hours clocked in on the had hit 70 hours clocked in on the had hit 70 hours clocked in on the Definitive Edition. But, here's the Definitive Edition. But, here's the Definitive Edition. But, here's the kicker, my survey rate at that point of kicker, my survey rate at that point of kicker, my survey rate at that point of Mira was significantly higher in the Mira was significantly higher in the Mira was significantly higher in the Definitive Edition. Some of you might Definitive Edition. Some of you might Definitive Edition. Some of you might remember in the lead-up to this game, I remember in the lead-up to this game, I remember in the lead-up to this game, I was a little hesitant about the removal was a little hesitant about the removal was a little hesitant about the removal of the field skills since I didn't have of the field skills since I didn't have of the field skills since I didn't have much of an issue with them on the Wii U. much of an issue with them on the Wii U. much of an issue with them on the Wii U. But, in my first week of Definitive But, in my first week of Definitive But, in my first week of Definitive Edition, I slowly realized how much this Edition, I slowly realized how much this Edition, I slowly realized how much this removal significantly reduced the removal significantly reduced the removal significantly reduced the monotony and tedium of this game. I was monotony and tedium of this game. I was monotony and tedium of this game. I was noticing that I was hitting chapter noticing that I was hitting chapter noticing that I was hitting chapter checkpoints much quicker and seeing my checkpoints much quicker and seeing my checkpoints much quicker and seeing my character reach areas of the world that character reach areas of the world that character reach areas of the world that I did not expect to reach because I I did not expect to reach because I I did not expect to reach because I would have had to undergo a mechanical would have had to undergo a mechanical would have had to undergo a mechanical field check to unlock certain probes on field check to unlock certain probes on field check to unlock certain probes on the map. This leads to a positive the map. This leads to a positive the map. This leads to a positive snowball effect of being able to unlock snowball effect of being able to unlock snowball effect of being able to unlock the map quicker, mine for materials, the map quicker, mine for materials, the map quicker, mine for materials, revenue, and miranium faster, gain revenue, and miranium faster, gain revenue, and miranium faster, gain battle points more quickly, complete battle points more quickly, complete battle points more quickly, complete story and affinity missions faster, and story and affinity missions faster, and story and affinity missions faster, and so many other things. Just leading to a so many other things. Just leading to a so many other things. Just leading to a much smoother and much more streamlined much smoother and much more streamlined much smoother and much more streamlined experience in Definitive Edition.

experience in Definitive Edition. experience in Definitive Edition. Speaking of affinity missions, arguably Speaking of affinity missions, arguably Speaking of affinity missions, arguably the biggest saving grace in DE is the the biggest saving grace in DE is the the biggest saving grace in DE is the fact that characters level alongside of fact that characters level alongside of fact that characters level alongside of you and are able to be swapped out you and are able to be swapped out you and are able to be swapped out whenever you want. I am literally not whenever you want. I am literally not whenever you want. I am literally not joking when I tell you this has probably joking when I tell you this has probably joking when I tell you this has probably saved me at least 5 hours if not more. saved me at least 5 hours if not more. saved me at least 5 hours if not more. Because swapping out characters on the Because swapping out characters on the Because swapping out characters on the Wii U version was an absolute nightmare. Wii U version was an absolute nightmare. Wii U version was an absolute nightmare. And you have to level everyone And you have to level everyone And you have to level everyone individually. One thing that still seems individually. One thing that still seems individually. One thing that still seems to level individually is affinity, but to level individually is affinity, but to level individually is affinity, but in my opinion, affinity seems to level in my opinion, affinity seems to level in my opinion, affinity seems to level up significantly faster. So, since I up significantly faster. So, since I up significantly faster. So, since I found myself swapping out party members found myself swapping out party members found myself swapping out party members frequently, I rarely found myself locked frequently, I rarely found myself locked frequently, I rarely found myself locked out of character affinity missions out of character affinity missions out of character affinity missions because of my affinity levels with them. because of my affinity levels with them. because of my affinity levels with them. In the Wii U version, I did not end up In the Wii U version, I did not end up In the Wii U version, I did not end up completing all the affinity missions. completing all the affinity missions. completing all the affinity missions. But, because of these quality of life But, because of these quality of life But, because of these quality of life improvements, I definitely will be doing improvements, I definitely will be doing improvements, I definitely will be doing them all in Definitive Edition. And as them all in Definitive Edition. And as them all in Definitive Edition. And as of reading off the script, I am doing of reading off the script, I am doing of reading off the script, I am doing that live on YouTube and Twitch. So, if that live on YouTube and Twitch. So, if that live on YouTube and Twitch. So, if you guys see me live, hop on by stream you guys see me live, hop on by stream you guys see me live, hop on by stream and see what I'm doing, see what and see what I'm doing, see what and see what I'm doing, see what affinity missions I've been tackling. On affinity missions I've been tackling. On affinity missions I've been tackling. On top of all of this, the quest tracking top of all of this, the quest tracking top of all of this, the quest tracking is not heinously annoying and ambiguous. is not heinously annoying and ambiguous. is not heinously annoying and ambiguous. So, I can actually complete normal So, I can actually complete normal So, I can actually complete normal missions without having to scour the missions without having to scour the missions without having to scour the internet to find out where to go, where internet to find out where to go, where internet to find out where to go, where to find things, or having to resort to to find things, or having to resort to to find things, or having to resort to buy materials with reward tickets. They buy materials with reward tickets. They buy materials with reward tickets. They employed the navigational features of employed the navigational features of employed the navigational features of Xenoblade 1 DE, which will work so well, Xenoblade 1 DE, which will work so well, Xenoblade 1 DE, which will work so well, and refined the follow ball system from and refined the follow ball system from and refined the follow ball system from the original X to be more visible and the original X to be more visible and the original X to be more visible and track your locations a lot better. Very, track your locations a lot better. Very, track your locations a lot better. Very, very amazing quality of life feature.

very amazing quality of life feature. very amazing quality of life feature. Overall, guys, this game is just so much Overall, guys, this game is just so much Overall, guys, this game is just so much more manageable and so much more fun to more manageable and so much more fun to more manageable and so much more fun to play. No hitches, annoyances, slowdowns, play. No hitches, annoyances, slowdowns, play. No hitches, annoyances, slowdowns, tedium, and or any of that crap to get tedium, and or any of that crap to get tedium, and or any of that crap to get in the way of the fun of leveling up, in the way of the fun of leveling up, in the way of the fun of leveling up, exploration, fighting, and questing. And exploration, fighting, and questing. And exploration, fighting, and questing. And to me personally, it hasn't been dumbed to me personally, it hasn't been dumbed to me personally, it hasn't been dumbed down or made easier, either. Definitely down or made easier, either. Definitely down or made easier, either. Definitely what a Definitive Edition and a remaster what a Definitive Edition and a remaster what a Definitive Edition and a remaster should be for any video game, in my should be for any video game, in my should be for any video game, in my opinion. In terms of the general opinion. In terms of the general opinion. In terms of the general gameplay loop, though, I still feel gameplay loop, though, I still feel gameplay loop, though, I still feel right at home here. I fell in love with right at home here. I fell in love with right at home here. I fell in love with the style of gameplay in games like the style of gameplay in games like the style of gameplay in games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and was very Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and was very Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and was very impressed to see the roots of that impressed to see the roots of that impressed to see the roots of that game's exploration style and world game's exploration style and world game's exploration style and world design philosophy in a game like design philosophy in a game like design philosophy in a game like Xenoblade X, which released 2 years Xenoblade X, which released 2 years Xenoblade X, which released 2 years earlier on the Wii U. Without all the earlier on the Wii U. Without all the earlier on the Wii U. Without all the roadblocks I mentioned above, DE is the roadblocks I mentioned above, DE is the roadblocks I mentioned above, DE is the ideal way to traverse through Mira. And ideal way to traverse through Mira. And ideal way to traverse through Mira. And on top of all of the quality of life on top of all of the quality of life on top of all of the quality of life features, this game just looks beautiful features, this game just looks beautiful features, this game just looks beautiful on the Switch. As of writing the script, on the Switch. As of writing the script, on the Switch. As of writing the script, there is no official Switch 2 edition or there is no official Switch 2 edition or there is no official Switch 2 edition or free patch announced, unfortunately. But free patch announced, unfortunately. But free patch announced, unfortunately. But I really hope we get one so I can see I really hope we get one so I can see I really hope we get one so I can see this game look even better on stronger this game look even better on stronger this game look even better on stronger hardware. How's it popping, guys? As you hardware. How's it popping, guys? As you hardware. How's it popping, guys? As you guys should know, this script was guys should know, this script was guys should know, this script was written around April or May of 2025 last written around April or May of 2025 last written around April or May of 2025 last year after I rolled credits on Xenoblade year after I rolled credits on Xenoblade year after I rolled credits on Xenoblade Chronicles X DE. And as many of you guys Chronicles X DE. And as many of you guys Chronicles X DE. And as many of you guys know, a couple weeks back we got the know, a couple weeks back we got the know, a couple weeks back we got the official Nintendo Switch 2 edition of official Nintendo Switch 2 edition of official Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition. I didn't get to factor that Edition. I didn't get to factor that Edition. I didn't get to factor that into this video over here, but I did into this video over here, but I did into this video over here, but I did make a video covering the news, the

make a video covering the news, the make a video covering the news, the update, and what I think of it right update, and what I think of it right update, and what I think of it right over here. You guys can check that out over here. You guys can check that out over here. You guys can check that out once you're done with this video or once you're done with this video or once you're done with this video or whenever you guys want. Just wanted to whenever you guys want. Just wanted to whenever you guys want. Just wanted to let you guys know that and address that, let you guys know that and address that, let you guys know that and address that, and let's just continue on with the rest and let's just continue on with the rest and let's just continue on with the rest of this review. Verticality in this game of this review. Verticality in this game of this review. Verticality in this game is taken to a whole 'nother level with is taken to a whole 'nother level with is taken to a whole 'nother level with the new skell, the Verusvelg, and its the new skell, the Verusvelg, and its the new skell, the Verusvelg, and its new mode of flight called cruise mode. new mode of flight called cruise mode. new mode of flight called cruise mode. It takes a while to get used to, but It takes a while to get used to, but It takes a while to get used to, but many people have been comparing this to many people have been comparing this to many people have been comparing this to Star Fox's all-range mode, and they're Star Fox's all-range mode, and they're Star Fox's all-range mode, and they're kind of right. I really seriously think kind of right. I really seriously think kind of right. I really seriously think that this is a hint to what we could see that this is a hint to what we could see that this is a hint to what we could see for a future mode of flight and for a future mode of flight and for a future mode of flight and traversal in a new Switch 2 game from traversal in a new Switch 2 game from traversal in a new Switch 2 game from Monolith Soft, and I cannot wait for Monolith Soft, and I cannot wait for Monolith Soft, and I cannot wait for that. that. that. Many people point to Xenoblade X for Many people point to Xenoblade X for Many people point to Xenoblade X for having a very minimal or even at times having a very minimal or even at times having a very minimal or even at times non-existent story. And honestly, in the non-existent story. And honestly, in the non-existent story. And honestly, in the days of the Wii U, I did sort of feel days of the Wii U, I did sort of feel days of the Wii U, I did sort of feel that way, but I think what it took was that way, but I think what it took was that way, but I think what it took was for me to understand the full context of for me to understand the full context of for me to understand the full context of the game, dig into the lore a little bit the game, dig into the lore a little bit the game, dig into the lore a little bit more, realize what was actually cut from more, realize what was actually cut from more, realize what was actually cut from the game, and what we could have gotten, the game, and what we could have gotten, the game, and what we could have gotten, and then finally speculating and and then finally speculating and and then finally speculating and theorizing about everything we could theorizing about everything we could theorizing about everything we could potentially see in Definitive Edition potentially see in Definitive Edition potentially see in Definitive Edition leading up to this game's launch in leading up to this game's launch in leading up to this game's launch in March of this year. And now that I've March of this year. And now that I've March of this year. And now that I've finally played the Definitive Edition on finally played the Definitive Edition on finally played the Definitive Edition on Switch, I think I now have a whole new Switch, I think I now have a whole new Switch, I think I now have a whole new understanding and appreciation for this understanding and appreciation for this understanding and appreciation for this game's story, world-building, game's story, world-building, game's story, world-building, characters, lore, and themes. Not characters, lore, and themes. Not characters, lore, and themes. Not everyone playing this game will probably everyone playing this game will probably everyone playing this game will probably be as dedicated, interested, or invested be as dedicated, interested, or invested be as dedicated, interested, or invested into all the lore and story threads in into all the lore and story threads in into all the lore and story threads in this game like I was or many of my this game like I was or many of my this game like I was or many of my friends were, but so I can definitely friends were, but so I can definitely friends were, but so I can definitely understand some disappointment or hopes

understand some disappointment or hopes understand some disappointment or hopes for a better narrative. But, even though for a better narrative. But, even though for a better narrative. But, even though this game does not go for a strong core this game does not go for a strong core this game does not go for a strong core narrative with emotional and impactful narrative with emotional and impactful narrative with emotional and impactful character development as seen in the character development as seen in the character development as seen in the numbered games, I think it still retains numbered games, I think it still retains numbered games, I think it still retains the core of what Xenoblade Chronicles is the core of what Xenoblade Chronicles is the core of what Xenoblade Chronicles is thematically, symbolically, and thematically, symbolically, and thematically, symbolically, and narratively. First of all, I want to narratively. First of all, I want to narratively. First of all, I want to talk about New LA in general. There is talk about New LA in general. There is talk about New LA in general. There is so much love and care put into every so much love and care put into every so much love and care put into every facet of this bustling city. The facet of this bustling city. The facet of this bustling city. The Commercial District is busy with Commercial District is busy with Commercial District is busy with business in its shopping centers and business in its shopping centers and business in its shopping centers and restaurants. The Residential District is restaurants. The Residential District is restaurants. The Residential District is peaceful and relaxing, where you can see peaceful and relaxing, where you can see peaceful and relaxing, where you can see party members chilling out in their party members chilling out in their party members chilling out in their downtime. The Administrative District downtime. The Administrative District downtime. The Administrative District makes you feel energized and the need to makes you feel energized and the need to makes you feel energized and the need to get things done with a nice sense of get things done with a nice sense of get things done with a nice sense of urgency. And the Industrial District urgency. And the Industrial District urgency. And the Industrial District makes me feel like an ant that's out of makes me feel like an ant that's out of makes me feel like an ant that's out of place amongst giant skells and place amongst giant skells and place amongst giant skells and scientists who are sprouting out scientists who are sprouting out scientists who are sprouting out engineering terms that go right over my engineering terms that go right over my engineering terms that go right over my head. Just like how Alrest and Bionis head. Just like how Alrest and Bionis head. Just like how Alrest and Bionis really make you feel at home in their really make you feel at home in their really make you feel at home in their worlds and many towns, cities, and worlds and many towns, cities, and worlds and many towns, cities, and villages, New LA makes you feel like a villages, New LA makes you feel like a villages, New LA makes you feel like a true resident in this bustling city true resident in this bustling city true resident in this bustling city where every single person is doing their where every single person is doing their where every single person is doing their part to make this world a better place part to make this world a better place part to make this world a better place and fight for a second chance at life.

and fight for a second chance at life. and fight for a second chance at life. The normal quests you get from fellow The normal quests you get from fellow The normal quests you get from fellow Blade members and various xeno life Blade members and various xeno life Blade members and various xeno life forms in Mira are genuinely eye-opening, forms in Mira are genuinely eye-opening, forms in Mira are genuinely eye-opening, too. They put you in some very too. They put you in some very too. They put you in some very interesting and oftentimes high-octane interesting and oftentimes high-octane interesting and oftentimes high-octane and precarious positions. But, what they and precarious positions. But, what they and precarious positions. But, what they do most of all is really immerse you in do most of all is really immerse you in do most of all is really immerse you in the world of this game. You sometimes the world of this game. You sometimes the world of this game. You sometimes might live the life of a Pathfinder and might live the life of a Pathfinder and might live the life of a Pathfinder and figure out what a day in the life of figure out what a day in the life of figure out what a day in the life of that role would be like. Or, you might that role would be like. Or, you might that role would be like. Or, you might assist in Frontier Nav research for assist in Frontier Nav research for assist in Frontier Nav research for scientists and researchers in NLA who scientists and researchers in NLA who scientists and researchers in NLA who are looking to advance the search for are looking to advance the search for are looking to advance the search for the life hole. The most interesting the life hole. The most interesting the life hole. The most interesting quests come from the many xeno life quests come from the many xeno life quests come from the many xeno life forms who start moving into New LA. You forms who start moving into New LA. You forms who start moving into New LA. You might get acquainted with the Manon, might get acquainted with the Manon, might get acquainted with the Manon, learn about their insatiable love for learn about their insatiable love for learn about their insatiable love for human food like pizza and burgers, or human food like pizza and burgers, or human food like pizza and burgers, or learn that some of those nasty prone learn that some of those nasty prone learn that some of those nasty prone aren't all that bad and save some of aren't all that bad and save some of aren't all that bad and save some of them from other meaner opposing clan them from other meaner opposing clan them from other meaner opposing clan members. The most interesting quests, in members. The most interesting quests, in members. The most interesting quests, in my opinion, come from the interactions my opinion, come from the interactions my opinion, come from the interactions between humans and xenos. To me, this is between humans and xenos. To me, this is between humans and xenos. To me, this is what Xenoblade Chronicles the series is what Xenoblade Chronicles the series is what Xenoblade Chronicles the series is all about, interacting with people, all about, interacting with people, all about, interacting with people, races, groups, factions, and allies who races, groups, factions, and allies who races, groups, factions, and allies who may not look, interact, act, and think, may not look, interact, act, and think, may not look, interact, act, and think, or even feel the same way as us. But, or even feel the same way as us. But, or even feel the same way as us. But, despite the differences, these despite the differences, these despite the differences, these characters bridge the gaps and learn to characters bridge the gaps and learn to characters bridge the gaps and learn to live together in harmony, at least for live together in harmony, at least for live together in harmony, at least for most of the time. This integral theme of most of the time. This integral theme of most of the time. This integral theme of the Xenoblade series is prominently the Xenoblade series is prominently the Xenoblade series is prominently present in these side quests in present in these side quests in present in these side quests in Xenoblade Chronicles X, but it takes Xenoblade Chronicles X, but it takes Xenoblade Chronicles X, but it takes some very interesting twists. Take the some very interesting twists. Take the some very interesting twists. Take the Manon, for example. They're the first Manon, for example. They're the first Manon, for example. They're the first new xeno life forms who join us in New new xeno life forms who join us in New new xeno life forms who join us in New LA. Some residents come to accept them LA. Some residents come to accept them LA. Some residents come to accept them into society and want to be friends, into society and want to be friends, into society and want to be friends, partners, and comrades with them.

partners, and comrades with them. partners, and comrades with them. Whereas others detest their presence and Whereas others detest their presence and Whereas others detest their presence and want them to conform to human norms and want them to conform to human norms and want them to conform to human norms and regulations. And this other extreme ends regulations. And this other extreme ends regulations. And this other extreme ends up going as so far as to resorting to up going as so far as to resorting to up going as so far as to resorting to violence to either eradicate certain violence to either eradicate certain violence to either eradicate certain xeno life forms or teach them a lesson xeno life forms or teach them a lesson xeno life forms or teach them a lesson for tampering with human norms. Yeah, for tampering with human norms. Yeah, for tampering with human norms. Yeah, this stuff can get pretty dark, but then this stuff can get pretty dark, but then this stuff can get pretty dark, but then again, when has Xenoblade not been like again, when has Xenoblade not been like again, when has Xenoblade not been like this? This is all to say that even the this? This is all to say that even the this? This is all to say that even the normal side quests in Xenoblade X are normal side quests in Xenoblade X are normal side quests in Xenoblade X are all very well written and have lots of all very well written and have lots of all very well written and have lots of depth to them. Outside of ones relating depth to them. Outside of ones relating depth to them. Outside of ones relating to aliens, we even have super iconic to aliens, we even have super iconic to aliens, we even have super iconic ones like the Lakeside Getaway and a ones like the Lakeside Getaway and a ones like the Lakeside Getaway and a Proper Chopper, where dialogue and side Proper Chopper, where dialogue and side Proper Chopper, where dialogue and side quest story choices play a significant quest story choices play a significant quest story choices play a significant role in how these quests will end. I role in how these quests will end. I role in how these quests will end. I won't spoil anything, but the outcomes won't spoil anything, but the outcomes won't spoil anything, but the outcomes of some of these quests are pretty darn of some of these quests are pretty darn of some of these quests are pretty darn shocking if you choose particular answer shocking if you choose particular answer shocking if you choose particular answer choices, and those ramifications will choices, and those ramifications will choices, and those ramifications will haunt you for the rest of the game. Of haunt you for the rest of the game. Of haunt you for the rest of the game. Of course, the main side quests present in course, the main side quests present in course, the main side quests present in this game are the affinity missions. I this game are the affinity missions. I this game are the affinity missions. I did a good handful of them on the Wii U did a good handful of them on the Wii U did a good handful of them on the Wii U version, but the slow affinity grinding version, but the slow affinity grinding version, but the slow affinity grinding and the tedium of having to swap out my and the tedium of having to swap out my and the tedium of having to swap out my characters by finding them in ULA made characters by finding them in ULA made characters by finding them in ULA made me unfortunately skip out on a lot of me unfortunately skip out on a lot of me unfortunately skip out on a lot of them. In the definitive edition, I find them. In the definitive edition, I find them. In the definitive edition, I find myself doing so many more of them. And myself doing so many more of them. And myself doing so many more of them. And now, on top of that, I'm appreciating now, on top of that, I'm appreciating now, on top of that, I'm appreciating them a lot more now. Just like with the them a lot more now. Just like with the them a lot more now. Just like with the normal missions, I'm actually sitting normal missions, I'm actually sitting normal missions, I'm actually sitting down to read the dialogue and listen to down to read the dialogue and listen to down to read the dialogue and listen to these characters speak about what's these characters speak about what's these characters speak about what's going on, and I'm getting a whole new going on, and I'm getting a whole new going on, and I'm getting a whole new level of appreciation for the stuff level of appreciation for the stuff level of appreciation for the stuff going on here. Also, I've noticed people going on here. Also, I've noticed people going on here. Also, I've noticed people play a few handful of affinity missions play a few handful of affinity missions play a few handful of affinity missions and call them boring, uninteresting, or and call them boring, uninteresting, or and call them boring, uninteresting, or just mundane. But hear me out when I say

just mundane. But hear me out when I say just mundane. But hear me out when I say this, they need to start off a little this, they need to start off a little this, they need to start off a little slow. I can't imagine any of these quest slow. I can't imagine any of these quest slow. I can't imagine any of these quest lines starting off with a bang lines starting off with a bang lines starting off with a bang immediately. We need to get to know who immediately. We need to get to know who immediately. We need to get to know who these people are first, and what they do these people are first, and what they do these people are first, and what they do for our city of New LA. My friend Kevin, for our city of New LA. My friend Kevin, for our city of New LA. My friend Kevin, the protagonist, said this very well in the protagonist, said this very well in the protagonist, said this very well in our first official episode about our first official episode about our first official episode about Xenoblade Chronicles X on our Xenoblade Xenoblade Chronicles X on our Xenoblade Xenoblade Chronicles X on our Xenoblade podcast, the Conduit Cast, which you podcast, the Conduit Cast, which you podcast, the Conduit Cast, which you should subscribe to, by the way, and should subscribe to, by the way, and should subscribe to, by the way, and check out our new episodes. Anyways, um check out our new episodes. Anyways, um check out our new episodes. Anyways, um he described it that most of these he described it that most of these he described it that most of these characters have three affinity missions characters have three affinity missions characters have three affinity missions as a part of their overall quest line. as a part of their overall quest line. as a part of their overall quest line. And their first affinity mission is And their first affinity mission is And their first affinity mission is usually likened to a C support in a Fire usually likened to a C support in a Fire usually likened to a C support in a Fire Emblem game. Like, I think about all the Emblem game. Like, I think about all the Emblem game. Like, I think about all the C supports you've ever done in C supports you've ever done in C supports you've ever done in character-heavy games like Fire Emblem character-heavy games like Fire Emblem character-heavy games like Fire Emblem Echoes or Three Houses or even Echoes or Three Houses or even Echoes or Three Houses or even Awakening. They might be silly, Awakening. They might be silly, Awakening. They might be silly, light-hearted, or just overall not as light-hearted, or just overall not as light-hearted, or just overall not as interesting or as the B A or S support. interesting or as the B A or S support. interesting or as the B A or S support. Not that they may be bad by any means, Not that they may be bad by any means, Not that they may be bad by any means, though, but affinity missions are the though, but affinity missions are the though, but affinity missions are the same. They're setting up a larger quest same. They're setting up a larger quest same. They're setting up a larger quest line here. So, the first one is bound to line here. So, the first one is bound to line here. So, the first one is bound to be a little less interesting as the be a little less interesting as the be a little less interesting as the others, but in the first, you might others, but in the first, you might others, but in the first, you might understand a flaw in this character, a understand a flaw in this character, a understand a flaw in this character, a problem they may be facing, a challenge problem they may be facing, a challenge problem they may be facing, a challenge or obstacle in their path, and all that or obstacle in their path, and all that or obstacle in their path, and all that is set up very firmly in the pacing of is set up very firmly in the pacing of is set up very firmly in the pacing of the quest. Once you do the second quest, the quest. Once you do the second quest, the quest. Once you do the second quest, this problem or flaw may be addressed or this problem or flaw may be addressed or this problem or flaw may be addressed or highlighted even more. By the third, we highlighted even more. By the third, we highlighted even more. By the third, we can only hope everything is resolved can only hope everything is resolved can only hope everything is resolved unless it isn't in the case of someone unless it isn't in the case of someone unless it isn't in the case of someone like Yelv. Yeah, dang. What I'm trying like Yelv. Yeah, dang. What I'm trying like Yelv. Yeah, dang. What I'm trying to say here is what Xenoblade X Affinity to say here is what Xenoblade X Affinity to say here is what Xenoblade X Affinity Missions do even better than even some Missions do even better than even some Missions do even better than even some other quests like even the hero quests other quests like even the hero quests other quests like even the hero quests in Xenoblade 3 is that they are broader

in Xenoblade 3 is that they are broader in Xenoblade 3 is that they are broader quest lines that span across multiple quest lines that span across multiple quest lines that span across multiple quests to tell a broader story about quests to tell a broader story about quests to tell a broader story about this character and their struggles and this character and their struggles and this character and their struggles and challenges and living and surviving in challenges and living and surviving in challenges and living and surviving in Mira and ULA. Give them a chance because Mira and ULA. Give them a chance because Mira and ULA. Give them a chance because these characters really shine in these these characters really shine in these these characters really shine in these quests that they really star in. Some of quests that they really star in. Some of quests that they really star in. Some of my favorites are Hope's where she learns my favorites are Hope's where she learns my favorites are Hope's where she learns to see the deceitful intentions of to see the deceitful intentions of to see the deceitful intentions of terrible people around her but also terrible people around her but also terrible people around her but also reaches out to her caring friends who reaches out to her caring friends who reaches out to her caring friends who appreciate that she is always there for appreciate that she is always there for appreciate that she is always there for them. The Kristoff brothers, Fog and them. The Kristoff brothers, Fog and them. The Kristoff brothers, Fog and Fry, who are not on speaking terms when Fry, who are not on speaking terms when Fry, who are not on speaking terms when they first arrive on Mira because of a they first arrive on Mira because of a they first arrive on Mira because of a traumatic family falling out that traumatic family falling out that traumatic family falling out that happened back on Earth. Seeing how this happened back on Earth. Seeing how this happened back on Earth. Seeing how this affects their relationship and work is affects their relationship and work is affects their relationship and work is very interesting and initially very interesting and initially very interesting and initially disheartening but eventually it it ends disheartening but eventually it it ends disheartening but eventually it it ends up in a very wholesome quest in the end. up in a very wholesome quest in the end. up in a very wholesome quest in the end. Yelv's is also very interesting as it Yelv's is also very interesting as it Yelv's is also very interesting as it starts off pretty mundane actually but starts off pretty mundane actually but starts off pretty mundane actually but goes into very mysterious territory and goes into very mysterious territory and goes into very mysterious territory and by the end of it you're questioning the by the end of it you're questioning the by the end of it you're questioning the inner workings of Blade HQ and the inner workings of Blade HQ and the inner workings of Blade HQ and the higher-ups involved in everything that's higher-ups involved in everything that's higher-ups involved in everything that's going on. Not only these but the new going on. Not only these but the new going on. Not only these but the new Affinity Missions that we got from the Affinity Missions that we got from the Affinity Missions that we got from the new characters in the base game are very new characters in the base game are very new characters in the base game are very interestingly written, presented, and interestingly written, presented, and interestingly written, presented, and acted. The scenarios are very engaging acted. The scenarios are very engaging acted. The scenarios are very engaging and very interestingly set up. Some cool and very interestingly set up. Some cool and very interestingly set up. Some cool hints for the epilogue content as well hints for the epilogue content as well hints for the epilogue content as well with some elusive hints and dialogue with some elusive hints and dialogue with some elusive hints and dialogue bits here and there. I'm going to end bits here and there. I'm going to end bits here and there. I'm going to end the section about story and side quest the section about story and side quest the section about story and side quest by talking about the main story and the by talking about the main story and the by talking about the main story and the world building and lore that's been set world building and lore that's been set world building and lore that's been set up here before heading into all things up here before heading into all things up here before heading into all things spoilers for base game as well as the spoilers for base game as well as the spoilers for base game as well as the epilogue. Like I said before, people act epilogue. Like I said before, people act epilogue. Like I said before, people act as if Xenoblade X has no story and had as if Xenoblade X has no story and had as if Xenoblade X has no story and had no story in general in the Wii U

no story in general in the Wii U no story in general in the Wii U version. Sure, it's much less heavy, not version. Sure, it's much less heavy, not version. Sure, it's much less heavy, not as linear or involved in some ways as linear or involved in some ways as linear or involved in some ways compared to the other three numbered compared to the other three numbered compared to the other three numbered games but non-existent and hardly there, games but non-existent and hardly there, games but non-existent and hardly there, I don't know about that. I feel like I don't know about that. I feel like I don't know about that. I feel like some people just maybe didn't pay some people just maybe didn't pay some people just maybe didn't pay attention to some of the stuff going on. attention to some of the stuff going on. attention to some of the stuff going on. But, also another problem I see people But, also another problem I see people But, also another problem I see people face and what I personally also did face face and what I personally also did face face and what I personally also did face in the Wii U version is taking such long in the Wii U version is taking such long in the Wii U version is taking such long breaks in between chapters that you breaks in between chapters that you breaks in between chapters that you sometimes forget some of the things in sometimes forget some of the things in sometimes forget some of the things in between, some of the finer details of between, some of the finer details of between, some of the finer details of the narrative, like things happening the narrative, like things happening the narrative, like things happening with the Vita, the quick tease of the with the Vita, the quick tease of the with the Vita, the quick tease of the Samar Federation from the Manon, the Samar Federation from the Manon, the Samar Federation from the Manon, the idea that El is actually a native Ma-non idea that El is actually a native Ma-non idea that El is actually a native Ma-non and that there's so many mysteries and that there's so many mysteries and that there's so many mysteries surrounding him, the hints as to why the surrounding him, the hints as to why the surrounding him, the hints as to why the Ganglion hate the humans, etc. But, Ganglion hate the humans, etc. But, Ganglion hate the humans, etc. But, honestly with some cutscene rewatches, honestly with some cutscene rewatches, honestly with some cutscene rewatches, these are some issues that are honestly these are some issues that are honestly these are some issues that are honestly fine for the most part. Also, the faster fine for the most part. Also, the faster fine for the most part. Also, the faster pacing does benefit the game in many pacing does benefit the game in many pacing does benefit the game in many ways as many characters and story ways as many characters and story ways as many characters and story scenarios just kind of get to the point scenarios just kind of get to the point scenarios just kind of get to the point a little quicker. Honestly though, with a little quicker. Honestly though, with a little quicker. Honestly though, with how much is crammed into this game and how much is crammed into this game and how much is crammed into this game and how much we can gather was cut from the how much we can gather was cut from the how much we can gather was cut from the other prior drafts of the story, other prior drafts of the story, other prior drafts of the story, everything still does make sense to me.

everything still does make sense to me. everything still does make sense to me. And with how much world building lore And with how much world building lore And with how much world building lore and character development there is, and character development there is, and character development there is, there's a lot to dissect here and a lot there's a lot to dissect here and a lot there's a lot to dissect here and a lot to take away from this game. And just to take away from this game. And just to take away from this game. And just like I said before with the side quests, like I said before with the side quests, like I said before with the side quests, the themes here are not only strong, but the themes here are not only strong, but the themes here are not only strong, but tie back to what makes Xenoblade a tie back to what makes Xenoblade a tie back to what makes Xenoblade a recognizable and prominent JRPG series. recognizable and prominent JRPG series. recognizable and prominent JRPG series. You're stuck on a whole new planet and You're stuck on a whole new planet and You're stuck on a whole new planet and you need to work together with other you need to work together with other you need to work together with other friends, comrades, rivals, enemies, friends, comrades, rivals, enemies, friends, comrades, rivals, enemies, xenoforms, and foreign species to walk xenoforms, and foreign species to walk xenoforms, and foreign species to walk together towards a new future. You have together towards a new future. You have together towards a new future. You have themes of the loss of loved ones, homes, themes of the loss of loved ones, homes, themes of the loss of loved ones, homes, identity, and purpose. And even darker identity, and purpose. And even darker identity, and purpose. And even darker themes of what must the human race do themes of what must the human race do themes of what must the human race do when they are backed into a corner and when they are backed into a corner and when they are backed into a corner and what are the toughest choices the what are the toughest choices the what are the toughest choices the survivors of humanity must make to survivors of humanity must make to survivors of humanity must make to sustain life, further the human race, sustain life, further the human race, sustain life, further the human race, and escape impending doom. There's some and escape impending doom. There's some and escape impending doom. There's some really thought-provoking stuff here and really thought-provoking stuff here and really thought-provoking stuff here and it's seriously on par with some of the it's seriously on par with some of the it's seriously on par with some of the mind-bending character and thematic mind-bending character and thematic mind-bending character and thematic moments in the other games as well. moments in the other games as well. moments in the other games as well. Though, maybe not as heavy and personal Though, maybe not as heavy and personal Though, maybe not as heavy and personal in some ways. My biggest gripe, I guess in some ways. My biggest gripe, I guess in some ways. My biggest gripe, I guess you can say, with Xenoblade X's story you can say, with Xenoblade X's story you can say, with Xenoblade X's story is, even with the epilogue content, a is, even with the epilogue content, a is, even with the epilogue content, a lot of answers remain shrouded in lot of answers remain shrouded in lot of answers remain shrouded in mystery until the very last minute of mystery until the very last minute of mystery until the very last minute of the final chapter where we aren't given the final chapter where we aren't given the final chapter where we aren't given proper answers, but more like possible proper answers, but more like possible proper answers, but more like possible clues as to what could come in the clues as to what could come in the clues as to what could come in the future. And it sucks that a lot of this future. And it sucks that a lot of this future. And it sucks that a lot of this is crammed into the final two chapters is crammed into the final two chapters is crammed into the final two chapters of the game, which makes the pacing feel of the game, which makes the pacing feel of the game, which makes the pacing feel a little off at times. On top of that, a little off at times. On top of that, a little off at times. On top of that, we all know that cliffhangers suck, but we all know that cliffhangers suck, but we all know that cliffhangers suck, but thankfully we have an epilogue in this thankfully we have an epilogue in this thankfully we have an epilogue in this Definitive Edition. And speaking of Definitive Edition. And speaking of Definitive Edition. And speaking of which, this is the part of the video

which, this is the part of the video which, this is the part of the video where I will transition into spoiler where I will transition into spoiler where I will transition into spoiler content regarding the base game of content regarding the base game of content regarding the base game of Xenoblade X as well as all of the new Xenoblade X as well as all of the new Xenoblade X as well as all of the new content in the game, which includes the content in the game, which includes the content in the game, which includes the new affinity missions, characters, and new affinity missions, characters, and new affinity missions, characters, and epilogue story content. This is your epilogue story content. This is your epilogue story content. This is your final spoiler warning, and if you need final spoiler warning, and if you need final spoiler warning, and if you need to leave, I appreciate you sticking to leave, I appreciate you sticking to leave, I appreciate you sticking around up until now, but also don't around up until now, but also don't around up until now, but also don't forget to give this video a like for forget to give this video a like for forget to give this video a like for sticking around up till this point, and sticking around up till this point, and sticking around up till this point, and subscribe for more Xenoblade Chronicles subscribe for more Xenoblade Chronicles subscribe for more Xenoblade Chronicles XDE content in the future from yours XDE content in the future from yours XDE content in the future from yours truly, Nish Quick Pops. Anyways, let's truly, Nish Quick Pops. Anyways, let's truly, Nish Quick Pops. Anyways, let's dive into spoiler territory. dive into spoiler territory. dive into spoiler territory. To kick off the spoiler content, I want To kick off the spoiler content, I want To kick off the spoiler content, I want to first talk about the new characters to first talk about the new characters to first talk about the new characters {slash} party members and the affinity {slash} party members and the affinity {slash} party members and the affinity missions that were added to them in the missions that were added to them in the missions that were added to them in the base game. I sort of compared this base game. I sort of compared this base game. I sort of compared this inclusion in Xenoblade X to Kasumi and inclusion in Xenoblade X to Kasumi and inclusion in Xenoblade X to Kasumi and Maruki being new confidants in in Maruki being new confidants in in Maruki being new confidants in in Persona 5 Royal, since they were new Persona 5 Royal, since they were new Persona 5 Royal, since they were new characters that were not in the base characters that were not in the base characters that were not in the base game of Persona 5, and the third game of Persona 5, and the third game of Persona 5, and the third semester being similar to Xenoblade X's semester being similar to Xenoblade X's semester being similar to Xenoblade X's epilogue, because Kasumi and Maruki epilogue, because Kasumi and Maruki epilogue, because Kasumi and Maruki hinted at things that would be included hinted at things that would be included hinted at things that would be included in the third semester of Persona 5 in the third semester of Persona 5 in the third semester of Persona 5 Royal, and some of these affinity Royal, and some of these affinity Royal, and some of these affinity missions in X Definitive Edition from missions in X Definitive Edition from missions in X Definitive Edition from Nielnel and Liezel also sort of did the Nielnel and Liezel also sort of did the Nielnel and Liezel also sort of did the same for the epilogue. Not only did they same for the epilogue. Not only did they same for the epilogue. Not only did they bring back cut content from the original bring back cut content from the original bring back cut content from the original version of Xenoblade X, like Nielnel's version of Xenoblade X, like Nielnel's version of Xenoblade X, like Nielnel's entire character as well as the entire character as well as the entire character as well as the Hræsvelgr Skell, but they also hint at Hræsvelgr Skell, but they also hint at Hræsvelgr Skell, but they also hint at things that we could learn more about in things that we could learn more about in things that we could learn more about in the epilogue, and maybe even hint at the epilogue, and maybe even hint at the epilogue, and maybe even hint at some future story and gameplay mechanics some future story and gameplay mechanics some future story and gameplay mechanics for the series. Both of Nielnail's for the series. Both of Nielnail's for the series. Both of Nielnail's missions are about ancient races of

missions are about ancient races of missions are about ancient races of people who lived on Mira who contributed people who lived on Mira who contributed people who lived on Mira who contributed to the barren wasteland of Oblivia to the barren wasteland of Oblivia to the barren wasteland of Oblivia through the use of the Oblivion Ring and through the use of the Oblivion Ring and through the use of the Oblivion Ring and the mysterious figures who could have the mysterious figures who could have the mysterious figures who could have ruled over Kaladros' Orisim Castle. We ruled over Kaladros' Orisim Castle. We ruled over Kaladros' Orisim Castle. We even get hints that these civilizations even get hints that these civilizations even get hints that these civilizations could be linked to the mysterious Samar could be linked to the mysterious Samar could be linked to the mysterious Samar Federation, which is a faction I have Federation, which is a faction I have Federation, which is a faction I have been dying to learn about since I beat been dying to learn about since I beat been dying to learn about since I beat the original Xenoblade X on Wii U last the original Xenoblade X on Wii U last the original Xenoblade X on Wii U last year. And on top of all of that, we also year. And on top of all of that, we also year. And on top of all of that, we also learned that Nielnail and Celica's race learned that Nielnail and Celica's race learned that Nielnail and Celica's race are also far-flung descendants of the are also far-flung descendants of the are also far-flung descendants of the Samaarians, supposedly, just like how Samaarians, supposedly, just like how Samaarians, supposedly, just like how the humans are as well, which we learned the humans are as well, which we learned the humans are as well, which we learned from in the Wii U version in the base from in the Wii U version in the base from in the Wii U version in the base game, which sprouted a lot of questions game, which sprouted a lot of questions game, which sprouted a lot of questions about the lore of Xenoblade X and what about the lore of Xenoblade X and what about the lore of Xenoblade X and what we could see in the epilogue. Liesel's we could see in the epilogue. Liesel's we could see in the epilogue. Liesel's quest isn't as connected to the lore, quest isn't as connected to the lore, quest isn't as connected to the lore, but it gives us insight into the inner but it gives us insight into the inner but it gives us insight into the inner workings of the arms manufacturers of workings of the arms manufacturers of workings of the arms manufacturers of New LA. And in this quest in particular, New LA. And in this quest in particular, New LA. And in this quest in particular, Grenada GG. Her relationship with her Grenada GG. Her relationship with her Grenada GG. Her relationship with her quote-unquote bestie, Alicia, was a very quote-unquote bestie, Alicia, was a very quote-unquote bestie, Alicia, was a very nice and wholesome to see and experience nice and wholesome to see and experience nice and wholesome to see and experience not only in her two affinity missions, not only in her two affinity missions, not only in her two affinity missions, but in her heart-to-hearts as well. It but in her heart-to-hearts as well. It but in her heart-to-hearts as well. It was so satisfying duking out of Celica was so satisfying duking out of Celica was so satisfying duking out of Celica and as well. Literally the worst kind of and as well. Literally the worst kind of and as well. Literally the worst kind of corporate CEO and corporate CEO and corporate CEO and with literally such a punchable face.

with literally such a punchable face. with literally such a punchable face. The highlights of Liesel's affinity The highlights of Liesel's affinity The highlights of Liesel's affinity missions were of course finally getting missions were of course finally getting missions were of course finally getting the Ares 90 and entering cruise mode and the Ares 90 and entering cruise mode and the Ares 90 and entering cruise mode and learning of the official name of a learning of the official name of a learning of the official name of a mysterious character many Xenoblade X mysterious character many Xenoblade X mysterious character many Xenoblade X fans have been waiting 10 years for. fans have been waiting 10 years for. fans have been waiting 10 years for. Cruise mode is insane and makes me think Cruise mode is insane and makes me think Cruise mode is insane and makes me think of all the crazy and ingenious ways you of all the crazy and ingenious ways you of all the crazy and ingenious ways you could possibly travel around the could possibly travel around the could possibly travel around the overworld in a future Xenoblade title or overworld in a future Xenoblade title or overworld in a future Xenoblade title or even a sequel to Xenoblade X. And yes, even a sequel to Xenoblade X. And yes, even a sequel to Xenoblade X. And yes, we finally got the name of our legendary we finally got the name of our legendary we finally got the name of our legendary hero randomly named dropped by Elisia as hero randomly named dropped by Elisia as hero randomly named dropped by Elisia as Alois Bernhold. Another nice and Alois Bernhold. Another nice and Alois Bernhold. Another nice and somewhat direct tease to the epilogue somewhat direct tease to the epilogue somewhat direct tease to the epilogue content that we would be experiencing content that we would be experiencing content that we would be experiencing later on. And speaking of which, let's later on. And speaking of which, let's later on. And speaking of which, let's slowly transition over to all of that slowly transition over to all of that slowly transition over to all of that stuff. I do want to first talk about the stuff. I do want to first talk about the stuff. I do want to first talk about the original ending of Xenoblade X and what original ending of Xenoblade X and what original ending of Xenoblade X and what my expectations going into the epilogue my expectations going into the epilogue my expectations going into the epilogue were because were because were because this will paint a stronger picture of this will paint a stronger picture of this will paint a stronger picture of how I present my feelings about a lot of how I present my feelings about a lot of how I present my feelings about a lot of this. this. this. Approaching the ending of the game, we Approaching the ending of the game, we Approaching the ending of the game, we realize the Ganglion are afraid of human realize the Ganglion are afraid of human realize the Ganglion are afraid of human bodies. Get a very quick turnaround bodies. Get a very quick turnaround bodies. Get a very quick turnaround twist of Lao's betrayal. Get numerous twist of Lao's betrayal. Get numerous twist of Lao's betrayal. Get numerous hints to a mysterious great one that hints to a mysterious great one that hints to a mysterious great one that Luxaar the Ganglion worship. Many Luxaar the Ganglion worship. Many Luxaar the Ganglion worship. Many questions and cliffhangers about the questions and cliffhangers about the questions and cliffhangers about the existence of everyone and why they're existence of everyone and why they're existence of everyone and why they're even alive after the lifehold core was even alive after the lifehold core was even alive after the lifehold core was trashed. And so many other crazy trashed. And so many other crazy trashed. And so many other crazy mysteries that weren't answered or left mysteries that weren't answered or left mysteries that weren't answered or left up to a lot of interpretation. Luckily, up to a lot of interpretation. Luckily, up to a lot of interpretation. Luckily, I didn't have to wait 10 long years like I didn't have to wait 10 long years like I didn't have to wait 10 long years like everyone else did, but even after I beat everyone else did, but even after I beat everyone else did, but even after I beat the game last June, I had a lot of the game last June, I had a lot of the game last June, I had a lot of questions I needed answered immediately.

questions I needed answered immediately. questions I needed answered immediately. A lot of my predictions as well as from A lot of my predictions as well as from A lot of my predictions as well as from some of my friends landed on a lot of some of my friends landed on a lot of some of my friends landed on a lot of these mysteries being related to these mysteries being related to these mysteries being related to Origin's mechanisms. How the Mims are Origin's mechanisms. How the Mims are Origin's mechanisms. How the Mims are still alive. How language can be still alive. How language can be still alive. How language can be translated in this planet. How everyone translated in this planet. How everyone translated in this planet. How everyone just ended up arriving on Mira in the just ended up arriving on Mira in the just ended up arriving on Mira in the first place. Why Mira is somehow a first place. Why Mira is somehow a first place. Why Mira is somehow a mismatched hodgepodge of continents mismatched hodgepodge of continents mismatched hodgepodge of continents glued together. It seemed like something glued together. It seemed like something glued together. It seemed like something Origin from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 could Origin from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 could Origin from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 could do. Beyond that, before chapter 13, my do. Beyond that, before chapter 13, my do. Beyond that, before chapter 13, my fellow Xeno content creator and friend fellow Xeno content creator and friend fellow Xeno content creator and friend Dumb Xeno asked me the question, "What Dumb Xeno asked me the question, "What Dumb Xeno asked me the question, "What are your biggest hopes for the ending are your biggest hopes for the ending are your biggest hopes for the ending just to have in writing beforehand? lol" just to have in writing beforehand? lol" just to have in writing beforehand? lol" And here's my response to that. In And here's my response to that. In And here's my response to that. In bullet point form, I said, "Elma and the bullet point form, I said, "Elma and the bullet point form, I said, "Elma and the Lone Hero are both aliens and have some Lone Hero are both aliens and have some Lone Hero are both aliens and have some connection to all the confusion. Bonus connection to all the confusion. Bonus connection to all the confusion. Bonus points if they pilot the Ares together. points if they pilot the Ares together. points if they pilot the Ares together. The Great One's identity is revealed and The Great One's identity is revealed and The Great One's identity is revealed and he also has some connection to all the he also has some connection to all the he also has some connection to all the confusion. Also, hopefully he is confusion. Also, hopefully he is confusion. Also, hopefully he is Samarian. Whatever is causing the Samarian. Whatever is causing the Samarian. Whatever is causing the mysteries of Mira and the ghost is mysteries of Mira and the ghost is mysteries of Mira and the ghost is reminiscent to origin if not identical.

reminiscent to origin if not identical. reminiscent to origin if not identical. We hopefully see something reminiscent We hopefully see something reminiscent We hopefully see something reminiscent of the conduit {slash} Zohar. It sets up of the conduit {slash} Zohar. It sets up of the conduit {slash} Zohar. It sets up a sequel with Samar as the major threat. a sequel with Samar as the major threat. a sequel with Samar as the major threat. So, So, So, yeah. yeah. yeah. I think this is a good transition point I think this is a good transition point I think this is a good transition point to talking about the epilogue and all of to talking about the epilogue and all of to talking about the epilogue and all of chapter 13. chapter 13. chapter 13. So, yeah. Chapter 13 was insane. I loved So, yeah. Chapter 13 was insane. I loved So, yeah. Chapter 13 was insane. I loved reacting to all of it live with all you reacting to all of it live with all you reacting to all of it live with all you guys here on YouTube as well as on guys here on YouTube as well as on guys here on YouTube as well as on Twitch. It was so much fun reacting to Twitch. It was so much fun reacting to Twitch. It was so much fun reacting to everything, freaking out to all the everything, freaking out to all the everything, freaking out to all the answers and reveals. And as for my answers and reveals. And as for my answers and reveals. And as for my predictions, I feel like I was almost predictions, I feel like I was almost predictions, I feel like I was almost pretty much spot on for the most part pretty much spot on for the most part pretty much spot on for the most part other than the fact that I did still other than the fact that I did still other than the fact that I did still believe that Xenoblade X is a far-flung believe that Xenoblade X is a far-flung believe that Xenoblade X is a far-flung sequel that took place after the events sequel that took place after the events sequel that took place after the events of Xenoblade 3, so maybe even a of Xenoblade 3, so maybe even a of Xenoblade 3, so maybe even a Xenoblade 10 of some sort. Xenoblade 10 of some sort. Xenoblade 10 of some sort. But, I was expecting Origin to play more But, I was expecting Origin to play more But, I was expecting Origin to play more of a direct role in all of this, and of a direct role in all of this, and of a direct role in all of this, and even though it did not, we still did get even though it did not, we still did get even though it did not, we still did get the rift and the Nexus, which feels the rift and the Nexus, which feels the rift and the Nexus, which feels oddly similar in many ways. But, before oddly similar in many ways. But, before oddly similar in many ways. But, before I give my detailed thoughts on all the I give my detailed thoughts on all the I give my detailed thoughts on all the lore and connections, I do want to talk lore and connections, I do want to talk lore and connections, I do want to talk in detail about the new chapter as a in detail about the new chapter as a in detail about the new chapter as a whole. I honestly did not expect this whole. I honestly did not expect this whole. I honestly did not expect this much content in the epilogue. It was much content in the epilogue. It was much content in the epilogue. It was split into three acts, but honestly each split into three acts, but honestly each split into three acts, but honestly each act felt like its own story chapter from act felt like its own story chapter from act felt like its own story chapter from the base game in terms of length and the base game in terms of length and the base game in terms of length and content. Chapter 13 did suffer from some content. Chapter 13 did suffer from some content. Chapter 13 did suffer from some pacing issues, though, especially act pacing issues, though, especially act pacing issues, though, especially act two. Sometimes we get massive amounts of two. Sometimes we get massive amounts of two. Sometimes we get massive amounts of lore dumps from Al, and then we were lore dumps from Al, and then we were lore dumps from Al, and then we were thrown into some random side quests that thrown into some random side quests that thrown into some random side quests that just weren't as exciting or fun. Those

just weren't as exciting or fun. Those just weren't as exciting or fun. Those side quests were necessary, but I did side quests were necessary, but I did side quests were necessary, but I did feel like they threw off the pacing and feel like they threw off the pacing and feel like they threw off the pacing and were kind of like a valley right after a were kind of like a valley right after a were kind of like a valley right after a massive peak of the pizza lore reveal massive peak of the pizza lore reveal massive peak of the pizza lore reveal scene right before, you know? If you scene right before, you know? If you scene right before, you know? If you feel what I'm saying. If you know, you feel what I'm saying. If you know, you feel what I'm saying. If you know, you know. ALL UNIVERSE HOLY [ __ ] I DID not I did not expect to HOLY [ __ ] I DID not I did not expect to see that. Those quests were nice though, see that. Those quests were nice though, see that. Those quests were nice though, since they did really give me some time since they did really give me some time since they did really give me some time to accept that Miro would truly be gone to accept that Miro would truly be gone to accept that Miro would truly be gone and checking with some NPCs to see how and checking with some NPCs to see how and checking with some NPCs to see how they're taking in the sudden news of all they're taking in the sudden news of all they're taking in the sudden news of all the dematerialization events. the dematerialization events. the dematerialization events. Also, I hear many people complaining Also, I hear many people complaining Also, I hear many people complaining about Voltaris and how this final about Voltaris and how this final about Voltaris and how this final dungeon had quote unquote bad gameplay. dungeon had quote unquote bad gameplay. dungeon had quote unquote bad gameplay. I can understand the annoyances in some I can understand the annoyances in some I can understand the annoyances in some aspects of the final stretch, but I aspects of the final stretch, but I aspects of the final stretch, but I don't necessarily think it was bad. I don't necessarily think it was bad. I don't necessarily think it was bad. I sort of enjoyed flying around and sort of enjoyed flying around and sort of enjoyed flying around and finding my party members and getting the finding my party members and getting the finding my party members and getting the spheres was nice too, since it helped spheres was nice too, since it helped spheres was nice too, since it helped significantly with the final boss and significantly with the final boss and significantly with the final boss and gave you lore on top of that. Once I got gave you lore on top of that. Once I got gave you lore on top of that. Once I got all my party members I needed, I just all my party members I needed, I just all my party members I needed, I just focused on the spheres and the puzzles focused on the spheres and the puzzles focused on the spheres and the puzzles and exploration tricks you had to do to and exploration tricks you had to do to and exploration tricks you had to do to find them was it's kind of fun.

find them was it's kind of fun. find them was it's kind of fun. Finding secret tunnels, looking at the Finding secret tunnels, looking at the Finding secret tunnels, looking at the floating islands from the bottom to find floating islands from the bottom to find floating islands from the bottom to find a way in, having to destroy specific a way in, having to destroy specific a way in, having to destroy specific enemies to unlock a terminal and more enemies to unlock a terminal and more enemies to unlock a terminal and more interesting ways to keep this final area interesting ways to keep this final area interesting ways to keep this final area fun and engaging. Also, shoutout to my fun and engaging. Also, shoutout to my fun and engaging. Also, shoutout to my chat for helping me throughout this chat for helping me throughout this chat for helping me throughout this entire end game because entire end game because entire end game because I was being really stupid at some I was being really stupid at some I was being really stupid at some points. I could not have done this points. I could not have done this points. I could not have done this without you guys. without you guys. without you guys. All this leading into a fantastic, All this leading into a fantastic, All this leading into a fantastic, really fun, but also really difficult really fun, but also really difficult really fun, but also really difficult final boss made this epilogue well worth final boss made this epilogue well worth final boss made this epilogue well worth the wait and very enjoyable to me. I the wait and very enjoyable to me. I the wait and very enjoyable to me. I think I spent about 15 or so hours in think I spent about 15 or so hours in think I spent about 15 or so hours in it, which is more than I thought I would it, which is more than I thought I would it, which is more than I thought I would be spending and I was honestly really be spending and I was honestly really be spending and I was honestly really satisfied. To close out this portion, satisfied. To close out this portion, satisfied. To close out this portion, I'll give my quick thoughts on the lore, I'll give my quick thoughts on the lore, I'll give my quick thoughts on the lore, story, and revelations. story, and revelations. story, and revelations. I did go very much in depth in my story I did go very much in depth in my story I did go very much in depth in my story heavy spoiler video, which you guys can heavy spoiler video, which you guys can heavy spoiler video, which you guys can check out. I'll have it check out. I'll have it check out. I'll have it on the I card above and all that stuff on the I card above and all that stuff on the I card above and all that stuff and in the description down below and and in the description down below and and in the description down below and all that. Yeah. I made that video all that. Yeah. I made that video all that. Yeah. I made that video literally two days after beating the literally two days after beating the literally two days after beating the game. I've had a lot of time to like game. I've had a lot of time to like game. I've had a lot of time to like think about it and marinate on it now, think about it and marinate on it now, think about it and marinate on it now, but anyways, the rift is something I and but anyways, the rift is something I and but anyways, the rift is something I and many others saw coming and it does fit many others saw coming and it does fit many others saw coming and it does fit Xenoblade X well into the rest of the Xenoblade X well into the rest of the Xenoblade X well into the rest of the Xeno metaverse.

Xeno metaverse. Xeno metaverse. I just hope they use this plot point I just hope they use this plot point I just hope they use this plot point strategically for the future of the strategically for the future of the strategically for the future of the series. series. series. I've seen many media employ I've seen many media employ I've seen many media employ multi-shenanigans into their stories, multi-shenanigans into their stories, multi-shenanigans into their stories, which in turn lead to things getting a which in turn lead to things getting a which in turn lead to things getting a little convoluted and confusing or at little convoluted and confusing or at little convoluted and confusing or at times even making other prior events times even making other prior events times even making other prior events feel unnecessary or straight-up feel unnecessary or straight-up feel unnecessary or straight-up irrelevant. This is just my inherent irrelevant. This is just my inherent irrelevant. This is just my inherent fear. But I think things will be okay fear. But I think things will be okay fear. But I think things will be okay and I do trust Monolith Soft and and I do trust Monolith Soft and and I do trust Monolith Soft and continue to tell more amazing tales with continue to tell more amazing tales with continue to tell more amazing tales with the use of this concept. the use of this concept. the use of this concept. I also I also I also I really loved Al as a character. I I I really loved Al as a character. I I I really loved Al as a character. I I love Al so much. The more I think about love Al so much. The more I think about love Al so much. The more I think about him, he's just so endearing and great him, he's just so endearing and great him, he's just so endearing and great with an amazing personality, lots of with an amazing personality, lots of with an amazing personality, lots of charisma, and charisma, and charisma, and totally my kind of humor. Like I I know totally my kind of humor. Like I I know totally my kind of humor. Like I I know people keep saying like, "Oh, um how people keep saying like, "Oh, um how people keep saying like, "Oh, um how how's it poppin' got old? It got it got how's it poppin' got old? It got it got how's it poppin' got old? It got it got silly." And I'm like, "Guys, silly." And I'm like, "Guys, silly." And I'm like, "Guys, you just you don't get him. I You don't you just you don't get him. I You don't you just you don't get him. I You don't get him." I really am considering get him." I really am considering get him." I really am considering changing the motto of the channel to changing the motto of the channel to changing the motto of the channel to how's it poppin' permanently because of how's it poppin' permanently because of how's it poppin' permanently because of him. And on top of that, it's because I him. And on top of that, it's because I him. And on top of that, it's because I have been Niche Quick Pops for the last have been Niche Quick Pops for the last have been Niche Quick Pops for the last four years now. So, it's so fitting. I four years now. So, it's so fitting. I four years now. So, it's so fitting. I am Niche Quick Pops and he he he says, am Niche Quick Pops and he he he says, am Niche Quick Pops and he he he says, "How's it poppin'?" And like it it just "How's it poppin'?" And like it it just "How's it poppin'?" And like it it just fits. Like, he's he's my he's my goat.

fits. Like, he's he's my he's my goat. fits. Like, he's he's my he's my goat. He's my He's one of my favorite He's my He's one of my favorite He's my He's one of my favorite Xenoblade characters now. Xenoblade characters now. Xenoblade characters now. Void is really cool and had a lot of Void is really cool and had a lot of Void is really cool and had a lot of parallels to prior villains I have loved parallels to prior villains I have loved parallels to prior villains I have loved as well. I saw some Z in him, but when as well. I saw some Z in him, but when as well. I saw some Z in him, but when we learned about his past, I was very we learned about his past, I was very we learned about his past, I was very happy to hear that in another universe happy to hear that in another universe happy to hear that in another universe people are still ambitious as scientists people are still ambitious as scientists people are still ambitious as scientists like Klaus and Krelians. So much so that like Klaus and Krelians. So much so that like Klaus and Krelians. So much so that they create the most powerful mech in they create the most powerful mech in they create the most powerful mech in the entire Xeno series and summon the entire Xeno series and summon the entire Xeno series and summon interdimensional angels of destruction interdimensional angels of destruction interdimensional angels of destruction to destroy worlds in pursuit of this to destroy worlds in pursuit of this to destroy worlds in pursuit of this Ares. Ares. Ares. There's so much to unpack here and I do There's so much to unpack here and I do There's so much to unpack here and I do think the Samarians and Ghosts will be think the Samarians and Ghosts will be think the Samarians and Ghosts will be very prevalent in the future of very prevalent in the future of very prevalent in the future of Xenoblade installments to come. Seeing Xenoblade installments to come. Seeing Xenoblade installments to come. Seeing the Conduit was literally like a dream, the Conduit was literally like a dream, the Conduit was literally like a dream, especially for someone like me who especially for someone like me who especially for someone like me who thought that the sole Conduit in the thought that the sole Conduit in the thought that the sole Conduit in the series was gone at the end of Xenoblade series was gone at the end of Xenoblade series was gone at the end of Xenoblade 2. Like guys, literally look at my 2. Like guys, literally look at my 2. Like guys, literally look at my reaction TO THIS. OH MY GOSH. OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD.

OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD. He was a certified genius obsessed with He was a certified genius obsessed with He was a certified genius obsessed with studying the ultimate matter, the studying the ultimate matter, the studying the ultimate matter, the Conduit. Conduit. Conduit. To see a whole new one here To see a whole new one here To see a whole new one here springs out so many other questions and springs out so many other questions and springs out so many other questions and possibilities. Is this the same Conduit possibilities. Is this the same Conduit possibilities. Is this the same Conduit from Xenoblade 2? Is this a whole new from Xenoblade 2? Is this a whole new from Xenoblade 2? Is this a whole new one? Why is it purple? How did Void and one? Why is it purple? How did Void and one? Why is it purple? How did Void and the Samarians find it? And biggest, most the Samarians find it? And biggest, most the Samarians find it? And biggest, most mysterious of all, when Klaus tampered mysterious of all, when Klaus tampered mysterious of all, when Klaus tampered with the Conduit we see in Xenoblade 2, with the Conduit we see in Xenoblade 2, with the Conduit we see in Xenoblade 2, why didn't he set forth the Ghosts in why didn't he set forth the Ghosts in why didn't he set forth the Ghosts in his universe in the Rhadamanthus his universe in the Rhadamanthus his universe in the Rhadamanthus Authority? So many questions, so many Authority? So many questions, so many Authority? So many questions, so many possibilities, and so many ways that possibilities, and so many ways that possibilities, and so many ways that they can share this all with us in the they can share this all with us in the they can share this all with us in the future of the series. Finally, we got to future of the series. Finally, we got to future of the series. Finally, we got to talk about the planet at the end. I talk about the planet at the end. I talk about the planet at the end. I personally believe Takashimadola Soft personally believe Takashimadola Soft personally believe Takashimadola Soft are throwing us for a loop here and that are throwing us for a loop here and that are throwing us for a loop here and that it is it is it is probably not the same planet that we saw probably not the same planet that we saw probably not the same planet that we saw in Future Redeemed. in Future Redeemed. in Future Redeemed. But more videos and theories are But more videos and theories are But more videos and theories are convincing me otherwise and it could be convincing me otherwise and it could be convincing me otherwise and it could be very interesting very interesting very interesting if Xenoblade 4 and Xenoblade X2 are one if Xenoblade 4 and Xenoblade X2 are one if Xenoblade 4 and Xenoblade X2 are one in the same and it could honestly work.

in the same and it could honestly work. in the same and it could honestly work. Like imagine if that blue light at the Like imagine if that blue light at the Like imagine if that blue light at the end of Future Redeemed is actually not end of Future Redeemed is actually not end of Future Redeemed is actually not Cosmos, but it's the white whale, too. Cosmos, but it's the white whale, too. Cosmos, but it's the white whale, too. And And And what we saw in Future Redeemed was what we saw in Future Redeemed was what we saw in Future Redeemed was hinting towards what we could see in hinting towards what we could see in hinting towards what we could see in Xenoblade X Definitive Edition. I don't Xenoblade X Definitive Edition. I don't Xenoblade X Definitive Edition. I don't think we have a conclusive answer yet. I think we have a conclusive answer yet. I think we have a conclusive answer yet. I still think it being Cosmos is a very still think it being Cosmos is a very still think it being Cosmos is a very big possibility, but the fact that it big possibility, but the fact that it big possibility, but the fact that it could be either of these major could be either of these major could be either of these major possibilities is a possibilities is a possibilities is a very interesting direction that they're very interesting direction that they're very interesting direction that they're going with the future of the series and going with the future of the series and going with the future of the series and how they're teasing us fans and having how they're teasing us fans and having how they're teasing us fans and having us theorize about all this. But all this us theorize about all this. But all this us theorize about all this. But all this brings up questions for Xenosaga. brings up questions for Xenosaga. brings up questions for Xenosaga. I have no idea about that, but what I do I have no idea about that, but what I do I have no idea about that, but what I do know is I will surely be jumping into know is I will surely be jumping into know is I will surely be jumping into the Xenosaga trilogy, hopefully very the Xenosaga trilogy, hopefully very the Xenosaga trilogy, hopefully very soon this year or early next year if soon this year or early next year if soon this year or early next year if remasters are not announced. There seems remasters are not announced. There seems remasters are not announced. There seems to be a lot of concepts from Xenosaga to be a lot of concepts from Xenosaga to be a lot of concepts from Xenosaga reintroduced here in chapter 13. So, reintroduced here in chapter 13. So, reintroduced here in chapter 13. So, I got to jump into those games ASAP, I got to jump into those games ASAP, I got to jump into those games ASAP, whether we get remasters or not, just so whether we get remasters or not, just so whether we get remasters or not, just so I can understand all this from a broader I can understand all this from a broader I can understand all this from a broader perspective. Overall, chapter 13 and perspective. Overall, chapter 13 and perspective. Overall, chapter 13 and this epilogue, it was a great new this epilogue, it was a great new this epilogue, it was a great new addition to the game and to the series.

addition to the game and to the series. addition to the game and to the series. With all the lore drops, I genuinely With all the lore drops, I genuinely With all the lore drops, I genuinely think this has enough material to dig think this has enough material to dig think this has enough material to dig into that's on the level of Future into that's on the level of Future into that's on the level of Future Redeemed, if not more in terms of lore. Redeemed, if not more in terms of lore. Redeemed, if not more in terms of lore. That that's my hot take in this video That that's my hot take in this video That that's my hot take in this video and take that for what you will. and take that for what you will. and take that for what you will. So, that basically does it for all the So, that basically does it for all the So, that basically does it for all the new content I experienced in this game. new content I experienced in this game. new content I experienced in this game. The only glaring thing I missed out on The only glaring thing I missed out on The only glaring thing I missed out on is the online and that's something I is the online and that's something I is the online and that's something I just didn't really delve into yet. I just didn't really delve into yet. I just didn't really delve into yet. I know there were some changes and updates know there were some changes and updates know there were some changes and updates done there, though. And I hopefully will done there, though. And I hopefully will done there, though. And I hopefully will have the chance to play with some have the chance to play with some have the chance to play with some friends in the future, maybe on or off friends in the future, maybe on or off friends in the future, maybe on or off stream, so we'll see about that. stream, so we'll see about that. stream, so we'll see about that. Overall, the gameplay, combat, visuals, Overall, the gameplay, combat, visuals, Overall, the gameplay, combat, visuals, quality of life improvements, on top of quality of life improvements, on top of quality of life improvements, on top of all the new characters, affinity all the new characters, affinity all the new characters, affinity missions, and story content truly make missions, and story content truly make missions, and story content truly make this game one of the best offerings out this game one of the best offerings out this game one of the best offerings out there for an open-world JRPG. The value there for an open-world JRPG. The value there for an open-world JRPG. The value that is present here is incredible with that is present here is incredible with that is present here is incredible with hours and hours of content packed, and hours and hours of content packed, and hours and hours of content packed, and it's presented in a much better way with it's presented in a much better way with it's presented in a much better way with a whole new coat of paint and some a whole new coat of paint and some a whole new coat of paint and some brilliant additions to boot. I do want brilliant additions to boot. I do want brilliant additions to boot. I do want to say this though. I remember in 2020 to say this though. I remember in 2020 to say this though. I remember in 2020 many people proclaiming how great of a many people proclaiming how great of a many people proclaiming how great of a remaster Xenoblade 1 was, how much it remaster Xenoblade 1 was, how much it remaster Xenoblade 1 was, how much it improved, how much of a great addition improved, how much of a great addition improved, how much of a great addition Future Connected was, and I totally Future Connected was, and I totally Future Connected was, and I totally agree. Xenoblade 1 DE on Switch is the agree. Xenoblade 1 DE on Switch is the agree. Xenoblade 1 DE on Switch is the ideal way to play the game, and the ideal way to play the game, and the ideal way to play the game, and the improvements from the Wii version are improvements from the Wii version are improvements from the Wii version are staggering and so beneficial to the staggering and so beneficial to the staggering and so beneficial to the overall experience, but I got to say overall experience, but I got to say overall experience, but I got to say Xenoblade X DE now in 2025 to me is the Xenoblade X DE now in 2025 to me is the Xenoblade X DE now in 2025 to me is the superior remaster and definitive superior remaster and definitive superior remaster and definitive edition. As to what's a better overall edition. As to what's a better overall edition. As to what's a better overall game and experience, that that's game and experience, that that's game and experience, that that's debatable, but comparing them as

debatable, but comparing them as debatable, but comparing them as definitive edition remasters, I truly definitive edition remasters, I truly definitive edition remasters, I truly think that X DE goes above and beyond think that X DE goes above and beyond think that X DE goes above and beyond what's expected and adds significantly what's expected and adds significantly what's expected and adds significantly more content and quality of life more content and quality of life more content and quality of life features that surpass the DE of features that surpass the DE of features that surpass the DE of Xenoblade 1 in 2020. I just wish that I Xenoblade 1 in 2020. I just wish that I Xenoblade 1 in 2020. I just wish that I saw some more people cover this game and saw some more people cover this game and saw some more people cover this game and talk about a lot of the stuff during the talk about a lot of the stuff during the talk about a lot of the stuff during the lead-up to the game as well. I know like lead-up to the game as well. I know like lead-up to the game as well. I know like me and my fellow friends and my fellow me and my fellow friends and my fellow me and my fellow friends and my fellow Xenoblade content creators were talking Xenoblade content creators were talking Xenoblade content creators were talking about this as well, but I I feel like a about this as well, but I I feel like a about this as well, but I I feel like a lot of people may or may not have just lot of people may or may not have just lot of people may or may not have just missed out on a lot of this stuff. I missed out on a lot of this stuff. I missed out on a lot of this stuff. I know this game was announced and know this game was announced and know this game was announced and marketed at a very busy time with Switch marketed at a very busy time with Switch marketed at a very busy time with Switch 2 rumors, leaks, and the eventual reveal 2 rumors, leaks, and the eventual reveal 2 rumors, leaks, and the eventual reveal stealing that spotlight away from stealing that spotlight away from stealing that spotlight away from Xenoblade X, but I do think a lot of Xenoblade X, but I do think a lot of Xenoblade X, but I do think a lot of people just saw this as a simple people just saw this as a simple people just saw this as a simple remaster and moved on. I heard many remaster and moved on. I heard many remaster and moved on. I heard many people say, "I've played this game people say, "I've played this game people say, "I've played this game before, and it's probably just the same before, and it's probably just the same before, and it's probably just the same with a few new additions here and with a few new additions here and with a few new additions here and there." And to me, that just can't be there." And to me, that just can't be there." And to me, that just can't be farther from the truth. Like I said in farther from the truth. Like I said in farther from the truth. Like I said in this video, the new content is similar this video, the new content is similar this video, the new content is similar to Persona 5 Royal where the base game to Persona 5 Royal where the base game to Persona 5 Royal where the base game gets substantial new content that hints gets substantial new content that hints gets substantial new content that hints at the post-game, and both come together at the post-game, and both come together at the post-game, and both come together to paint a whole new picture of what to paint a whole new picture of what to paint a whole new picture of what this game is truly supposed to look and this game is truly supposed to look and this game is truly supposed to look and feel like. And the quality of life feel like. And the quality of life feel like. And the quality of life features make this game truly feel like features make this game truly feel like features make this game truly feel like a new, modern, and up-to-date Xenoblade a new, modern, and up-to-date Xenoblade a new, modern, and up-to-date Xenoblade game that can set the standard for the game that can set the standard for the game that can set the standard for the series to come. And I know Xenoblade X series to come. And I know Xenoblade X series to come. And I know Xenoblade X has gone through many different drafts, has gone through many different drafts, has gone through many different drafts, rewrites, changes in story and rewrites, changes in story and rewrites, changes in story and direction, and overhauls even during its direction, and overhauls even during its direction, and overhauls even during its 2015 development. But to me, this 2015 development. But to me, this 2015 development. But to me, this version that we are playing now in 2025 version that we are playing now in 2025 version that we are playing now in 2025 on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on the Nintendo Switch family of systems is not only the best version, but truly is not only the best version, but truly is not only the best version, but truly the final version of what Tetsuya

the final version of what Tetsuya the final version of what Tetsuya Takahashi and his team wanted to share Takahashi and his team wanted to share Takahashi and his team wanted to share with us fans from the very start of with us fans from the very start of with us fans from the very start of development. This is the definitive way development. This is the definitive way development. This is the definitive way to play Xenoblade X and truly one of the to play Xenoblade X and truly one of the to play Xenoblade X and truly one of the best JRPG remasters of all time to me. best JRPG remasters of all time to me. best JRPG remasters of all time to me. I'm thinking back to other remasters I'm thinking back to other remasters I'm thinking back to other remasters like Xenoblade 1, many of the Tales of like Xenoblade 1, many of the Tales of like Xenoblade 1, many of the Tales of games, the recent Suikoden remaster, games, the recent Suikoden remaster, games, the recent Suikoden remaster, Lunar games, Chrono Cross, SMT Nocturne, Lunar games, Chrono Cross, SMT Nocturne, Lunar games, Chrono Cross, SMT Nocturne, Baten Kaitos, and so many other amazing Baten Kaitos, and so many other amazing Baten Kaitos, and so many other amazing JRPG remasters. They're all amazing JRPG remasters. They're all amazing JRPG remasters. They're all amazing games and the fact that they're games and the fact that they're games and the fact that they're available on modern hardware is such a available on modern hardware is such a available on modern hardware is such a blessing. I'm so happy these developers blessing. I'm so happy these developers blessing. I'm so happy these developers actually care enough to bring them back. actually care enough to bring them back. actually care enough to bring them back. But when I sit down and think about it, But when I sit down and think about it, But when I sit down and think about it, it's so hard to even call Xenoblade X a it's so hard to even call Xenoblade X a it's so hard to even call Xenoblade X a remaster. Though by definition, it of remaster. Though by definition, it of remaster. Though by definition, it of course is. The Definitive Edition just course is. The Definitive Edition just course is. The Definitive Edition just revamps and overhauls the experience so revamps and overhauls the experience so revamps and overhauls the experience so much and so positively that I can't much and so positively that I can't much and so positively that I can't think of any other JRPG remaster that think of any other JRPG remaster that think of any other JRPG remaster that can top it. Remakes are a whole other can top it. Remakes are a whole other can top it. Remakes are a whole other story, but I can't include X Definitive story, but I can't include X Definitive story, but I can't include X Definitive Edition as part of that conversation Edition as part of that conversation Edition as part of that conversation since I don't really think it's on the since I don't really think it's on the since I don't really think it's on the level of a full remake. Anyways, that's level of a full remake. Anyways, that's level of a full remake. Anyways, that's all I have for this really long scripted all I have for this really long scripted all I have for this really long scripted ramble on how great of an improvement ramble on how great of an improvement ramble on how great of an improvement Xenoblade XDE is. I know a lot of my Xenoblade XDE is. I know a lot of my Xenoblade XDE is. I know a lot of my viewers and friends love this game like viewers and friends love this game like viewers and friends love this game like I did and so many of you guys finally I did and so many of you guys finally I did and so many of you guys finally got to play this game for the very first got to play this game for the very first got to play this game for the very first time. And I'm so happy you finally did.

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